It took him 4 years to paint the ceiling and 6 years to paint the altar.
The Sistine Chapel (ceiling + Last Judgment).
Most famous is the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, but there is also the statue of Moses, which is the tomb of Julius II.
Sculpture, painting, architecture and, to some extent, poetry.
Starting to paint the Sistine Chapel ceiling he worked with a couple of Florentine experts on fresco painting.
Michelangelo did most of his work in Italy, primarily in the city of Florence and later in Rome. Some of his most famous works, such as the statue of David and the Sistine Chapel ceiling, were created in these cities. His contributions to art and sculpture during the Italian Renaissance solidified his reputation as one of the greatest artists in history.
The Sistine Chapel (ceiling + Last Judgment).
Sistine Chapel The statue of DavidOne of Michelangelo's famous works is the statue of David.
It was not customary for artists to sign their work back then. At least not on murals.
Most famous is the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, but there is also the statue of Moses, which is the tomb of Julius II.
Sculpture, painting, architecture and, to some extent, poetry.
David is not responsible for having painted the Sistine Chapel. This work of art is attributed to Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, most commonly known as simply Michelangelo.
Starting to paint the Sistine Chapel ceiling he worked with a couple of Florentine experts on fresco painting.
It is a matter of opinion. Most people think the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel is his greatest work.
It seems he did. The commission was from 1506. But what MIchelangelo did before starting work in 1508 we do not know.
Michelangelo did most of his work in Italy, primarily in the city of Florence and later in Rome. Some of his most famous works, such as the statue of David and the Sistine Chapel ceiling, were created in these cities. His contributions to art and sculpture during the Italian Renaissance solidified his reputation as one of the greatest artists in history.
The Sistine Chapel! OK?!Michelangelo started painting the ceiling in1508 and finished it in 1512. He was away from this work some time.Michelangelo then painted the altar wall of the chapel between 1535 and 1541.
1 - The Sistine Chapel - Ceiling Murals. 2 - The Sculpture of David.